Youngstown University - Neon Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

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REGISTRAR PHILIP P. BUCHANAN Philip Buchanan was called to assume the duties of Registrar of Youngstown University following his resignation as principal of the Struthers schools. He received his A.B. degree at Hiram College, and his M.Ed. at the University of Pittsburgh. He hs, through his work with the Ohiol State Collegiate Registrars Association, and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars, kept in constant contact with the numerous and extensive problems of registration. Mr. Buchanan has exercised a decided influence on Youngstown University during years when a demand for business skills has increased the role of this phase of the University's administration. I5

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DEAN DR. JosEPH E. SMITH Dr. joseph E. Smith came to Youngstown University as a part-time in- structor in 1921. He was later appointed head of the Social Science Department and Dean of Men. In 1949 he assumed his present role as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Dean of the University. The duties of Dean are time-consuming and varied. For instance, the re- cruitment and supervision of faculty personnel take a large part of his time. But he has always been understanding and friendly in spite of the difficulty of his tasks. Dr. Smith distinguished himself as an undergraduate. He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University in London. He received his A.B. degree from Oxford, his A.M. from Nebraska University and his Ph.D. from Wallas College, London, England. 14

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DEAN OF MEN JOHN P. GILLESPIE John P. Gillespie was selected Dean of Men in 1957. His tasks are manifold as well as time-consuming. The duty of guiding young men to the fulfillment of their aims and the solution of their problems demands a man of understanding and sympathy. Dean Gillespie aptly meets these demands. Dean Gillespie has eamed the respect of the students and faculty of Youngs- town University through his integrity and consistency in all his undertakings. His tactfulness and executive ability make possible the efficiency of the Uni- versity. 16